Explore the secret history of Cork through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

It is generally agreed that the first recorded mention of Terenure came in 1216, when Hugh de Barnewall was granted the lands of Terenure and Kimmage. In this new book by author and local historian Joe Curtis, the reader can explore the history and development of Terenure from its earliest days.

The churches, chapels and meeting houses of Cork are the bedrock of the city. They represent the finest of architecture, house some of our most treasured art and their development mirrors and records the growth of the city itself.

Explore Dun Laoghaire and its coastal surroundings as Peter Pearson reveals the story behind its transformation from rocky granite shoreline to grand Victorian 'watering place'. With over 250 illustrations, this is a fascinating journey through the history and heritage of Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove and Dalkey.